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Raven Mother celebrates women who hold cultural knowledge and honours Elder Margaret Harris for her role in revitalizing Indigenous dance along the Northwest Coast.
Dancers of Damelahamid, Raven Mother, November 20-22, 2024. © Andrew Grenier

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Simba stands proudly at the edge of Pride Rock. A lion mask made of wood sits atop his head as his clothes flow like a lion’s mane in the wind. © Disney Photo by Deen van Meer   Ages 6+ Family Musical
Broadway Across Canada Disney's The Lion King Oct 24 - Nov 10, 2024
An Asian woman with hair in her face looks at the camera in front of a cracked concrete background. There is a white flag with red and magenta splatters and a green leaf behind her.   Ages 12+ Drama
Snow in Midsummer Oct 30 - Nov 9, 2024
Sold Out   Ages 16+ Workshops
Beaded Poppy Workshop with Mairi Brascoupe Nov 6, 2024 - 5:30 PM EST
A dancer with gold-painted eyebrows grimaces with their eyes shut, lips pulled back, with a braid of hair around their neck. © Julie Artacho Contemporary
Compagnie Catherine Gaudet Les jolies choses Nov 6 - 7, 2024
The whole orchestra in a room, looking everywhere! The picture is a little bit messy with a lot of people everywhere. Jazz
The Ottawa Jazz Festival presents: Flat Earth Society Orchestra Nov 6, 2024 - 7:30 PM EST
Free Francophone
Post-show chat with Catherine Gaudet Nov 6, 2024 - 8:35 PM EST
Free Francophone Fundraiser
CKCU – Powered by the People Annual public funding drive Nov 7, 2024 - 4 PM EST
Catrin Finch with her harp and Aoife Ní Bhriain with her violin. Both are performing on stage together. © Jennie Caldwell Violin
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Nov 8, 2024 - 8 PM EST
Chantal Kreviazuk in black and white © Carl Lessard Sold Out Pop
25th anniversary of Colour Moving and Still Chantal Kreviazuk with Rowan Maida Nov 9, 2024 - 7:30 PM EST
Lenka Lichtenberg headshot, looking at the camera Roots Global
Lenka Lichtenberg The Secret Poetess of Terezin Nov 9, 2024 - 8 PM EST
Free Family Electronic
Capital Sessions with Sami “Slynks” Elkout and ALAMUSIC Free community house dance practice Nov 10, 2024 - 1:30 PM EST
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Who is Catherine Gaudet?

Montreal-based choreographer Catherine Gaudet answers some questions about herself, her dance work Les jolies choses, and where she hopes to visit while in Ottawa.

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    Showcasing Canadian artists at Expo 2025 Osaka

    The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, showcasing the breadth and diversity of our… The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists… The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, showcasing the breadth and diversity of our country’s vibrant artistic scene.

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    Creative Producer Fellowship

    The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative Producer Fellowship for producers at a key turning point in their careers. Apply… The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative… The National Creation Fund is launching our very first Creative Producer Fellowship for producers at a key turning point in their careers. Apply by December 4!

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    NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program

    Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral creatives from around the world. 

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